world war 2

Mock drill in India: The forgotten WWII drills that prepared Visakhapatnam for battle

Mock drill in India: The forgotten WWII drills that prepared Visakhapatnam for battle

As India prepares for a nationwide civil defence mock drill on 7 May 2025 amidst rising tensions with Pakistan following…

8 months ago

Secret Radar at Rendugullapalem during World War 2

82 years ago today, Visakhapatnam would wake up as a city changed, reeling from a Japanese air raid that struck…

9 months ago

Did you know that Andhra University shifted out of Visakhapatnam for 3 years? Here’s why

The culture of Visakhapatnam is deeply entwined with its buildings. Structures like the Jagadamba theatre, St Joseph's College, Hawa Mahal,…

1 year ago

Visakhapatnam Port City: In the Japanese bombing and its aftermath

In the annals of World War II, the city of Visakhapatnam holds a unique and poignant place. This coastal city…

2 years ago

War Time Vizag’s Civil Defence– 1942

The history of Vizag has always been associated with ancient British establishments, stories of how it turned into a metropolitan from…

3 years ago

World War 2 era bunker surfaces on Visakhapatnam’s shore

Visakhapatnam has been an important city for trade and transport on the Indian coastline for centuries. Several wrecked ships and…

5 years ago

When the Japanese attacked Vizag during World War 2

While many old-timers share memories of what they and their parents had experienced during World War 2, John Castellas, whose…

7 years ago